Attention Parents of students in Grades 3-8! Our students have just completed another round of testing. They have worked ex-tremely hard to show what they have learned. We will celebrate their accomplish-ments on April 20th. Our final round of testing will be April 23– May 11th. Our 3-8th grade students will be taking the Ohio State Tests (OST) April 23- May 11th. The Math test will be administered to students in grades 3-8; and grades 5&8 will be tested in Science. Please check with your child’s teacher for the exact day and time your child will be tested. Students should be present and on time so as not to create any disruption to themselves or others who will be testing. Please schedule any dentist or doctor’s appointments after these dates as it is critical that all students are tested during this time.

Principal’s Corner

National Jr. Honor’s Society

Old West End Academy “Home of the Shooting Stars”

April/May Newsletter 3131 Cambridge

Phone: (419) 671-4700

Mrs. K. Gregory, Principal

Mrs. K. Castaneda, Counselor

Mrs. D. Sottek, Secretary

April 9, 2018

Counselor’s Corner 2

Behavior/Discipline PBIS 3

Kinder Registration 3

Volunteer Hours 3

Student of the Month 4

Nurse’s Corner 5

Honor Roll 6

Birthdays 7

Teacher Appreciation 8

Calendar of Events 9

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

NO SMOKING ON SCHOOL

GROUNDS

NO DOGS ON SCHOOL

GROUNDS

OHIO STATE TESTING

April 23-May 11

STUDENTS ARE DISMISSED

Daily AT 2:30 P.M.

Please pull on to parking

lot to pick students up

after school.

Toledo Public

School “St i l l th e Bes t

Cho ic e”

Encouraging Kindness

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Kindergarten Registration Old West End Academy Elementary School is looking for Kindergarten students for the 2018-2019 school year. If you know of a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2018, please encourage the family to enroll their child at OWEA School. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Denise in the main office at 419-671-4700. OWEA is a great place to learn!!! Upon registering your kindergarten student for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year, please have your child's immunization record, birth certificate, your ID, custody papers (if appli-cable) and three (3) proofs of residency with you.

Parents, please remember that you must have your 10 volunteer hours completed by May 11th or your child/ren will not be included on our class lists for the next school year. Also, parents of our eighth grade students, you must also have these hours completed or your eighth grader will not be permitted to participate in the end of the year “Separation Cere-mony.” Time is running out. Please take care of this important matter, a.s.a.p.

Volunteer hours

What is PBIS?

Old West End Academy is in its fifth year of acknowledging positive student behavior. By using this PBIS system, (Positive Behavior In-tervention System), our students earn tickets which they can use to purchase items they may want from our school store. PBIS helps our staff focus on the positive behaviors and help students to recog-nize what they do right. This system helps to create a positive learn-ing environment in our school.

Remind your child to follow the 3BR’s; Be Responsible, Be Respect-able and Be Ready.

DeRon Lee -Mrs. Lepper A’nya Watson -Mrs. Lashley Jayden Jones -Mrs. Huff Jahden McNair-Mrs. Cline Shania Wilkins-Mrs. Chittum D’Asia Henderson-Mrs. Pitsenbarger Adaine Evans -Mrs. Barnett A’mya Smith -Ms. Brock Caiden Snowden—Ms. Williams-Foreman Cania Allen -Ms. Hopkins Amar Huddleston -Mrs. Smith-Lee Jacoba Clark -Mrs. Byersmith James Foster -Mr. Tuttle

3131 Cambridge St.

Toledo, Ohio 43610 (419) 671-4700 Phone

“Still The Best Choice”

TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOL

Our Newsletter is on the Web!!!

www.tps.org

“Student of the Month”

Have You Moved?

If you have moved or changed your telephone number, we are asking that you update your records with the school office and provide proof of residency. This will ensure that you will get mailings and we will be able to contact you in case of an emer-gency.

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For the safety of our students, please DO NOT bring dogs on school grounds. Smoking is also not permitted.

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Mrs. Wendy Wehrmeister—School Nurse

SPRING ALLERGIES Spring will be here soon, at least I hope! With spring comes pollen which can cause symptoms of seasonal allergies. Allergies are a leading cause of missed school days for children. If you suffer from allergies, you know the symptoms: coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, run-ny nose, and scratchy throat. It’s now peak season for allergy and asthma sufferers, and a perfect time to recognize the causes of asthma and allergies to best prevent and treat attacks. Common allergens and irritants found in and around the home are pollen, dust mites, mold, insect droppings, pet dander, and secondhand smoke. Ex-posure to these allergens can even bring about a serious asthma attack. Other asthma triggers include: respiratory infections, pollen (trees, grasses, weeds) air pollution, food, allergies, cleaning products, perfumes, exercise, and cold air exposure. Common asthma symptoms include wheezing, short-ness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Asthma cannot be cured but it can be controlled. Make sure your child’s teachers and coaches are aware of your child’s asth-ma so they can provide the necessary help. Talk to your pediatrician about the best daily management for your child’s symptoms. For more helpful information check out CDC’s website: : https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/faqs.htm REMINDER Ohio School Vaccination Requirements include a Tdap vaccine booster shot and a Meningitis shot for all children entering the 7th grade. Lead Poisoning Recently there has been a lot in the news in regards to increased lead levels in children. Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common and avoida-ble pediatric health problems in the United States today. Lead is a heavy metal which is found in old paint, dust, outside dirt, old plumbing and other common places. When people, especially children, come in contact with lead in their homes, work, or play places, it may interfere with normal growth and development. This may result in problems like poor sleep, poor growth, learning problems or behavior issues. Signs and symptoms of lead poison-ing, if any, usually do not appear until dangerous amounts of lead have ac-cumulated in the child’s brain and body. There is no safe level of lead in the body. Parents, schools and health care providers all need to do their part in reducing and recognizing lead exposure in children. Below is a website developed by The University of Toledo nursing students. It has a lot of information on the effects of lead on children. http://www.utoledo.edu/nursing/research/lead-poison-prevention/parent.html Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Nurse’s Corner

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HONOR ROLL Congratulations to our students for achieving Academic Success! Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance. We are proud of you and keep up the good work!!!

Principal’s List

Savannah Adams

Emmanuel Esparza-Moreno

Skylar Lucas-Allen

Miraeya Owens

Katera Riley

Kyleigh Hackett

Tae’yonna Lawrence

London Ramey

Quing Sheares

Dominique Ezell

Keviyon Cason

Qu’Marii Fahringer

Deve’onna Kynard

Ja’Nayah Lee

Peaheir Michalak

A’mya Smith

Amerie Watson

Nadiya Dorrough

Julissa Edwards

Adaine Evans

Rakayla Gant

Michaela Henderson

Zavyn McCadney

Sa’Nyiah Mitchell

Liza Nave

Jaq’Lylnn Harris

Shania Wilkins

Malachi Winston Harley Young

Da’Ray Brown

Jaiyah Hill

Raheem Edwards

Dalliss Lothery-Hatch

Sydney Funches

Juan Rogers

Cania Allen

Ward Barnett

Jamon Green

Rana Jelks-Daniels

Tommie Taylor

Jacoba Clark

Lorenzo Diaz

Madison Glover

Mya Glover

Chanelle Hardy

Floyd Mack

Kylie Newton

Amaree Armstrong

Kristian Pace

Myron Perry

Lamont Taylor

Honor Roll

My’Onna Ballard

Joshua Cathcart

Caleb Jones

Jayden Jones

Jesslyn Stanislaus

Hendrix Barnett

Heaven Boyd

Demarko Huntley

Jahden McNair

La’velle Williams

Trenity Willis

Jaiden Yowpp

Armond Bankston

Neleh Dorrough

Ellanna Felton

Alivia Jackson

Layla Nave

Te’Van Peoples

Torrence Wiggins

Ron’Najiah Johnson

Lijah Parker

Suc’cess Rutledge

Adiya Cathcart

Emmalina Esparza-Vasquez

Ri’Nease Hood

Keivion Jones

Michael Matthews

Nasire Morgan

Brooklyn Walker-Hadley

Cyera Caulton

D’asia Henderson

Joshua Jones

Malachi Neal

Davion Pierce

Kaliyah Reed

Ca’Seona Williams

Nina Williams

Jayden Moulton

Sa’Miyah Tatum

Khyler Blackman

Jacqueline Freeman

Tyler Morgan

Nitra Reed

Caiden Snowden

Salayah Witcher

Kendric Bankston

Robert Cole

Courtney Jones

Leslie Nave

James Butler

Amar Huddleston

Antalayah Jenkins

Malaysia Ratcliffe

Halimah Diab

Chanelle Henderson

Lanyia Crawford

Michael Gray

Nyasia Kynard

Tamia Moss

Jaali Peterson

Shaquon Wilkins

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April

1-Ja’mya Blackshear

3-Jamarr Dread

4-Caleb Jones

6-Davion Pierce

14-Deve’onna Kynard

16-Jazarian Daniels

17-Armond Bankston

18-Timothy Britton

20-Tyler Morgan

22-Zavyn McCadney

23-Paris Humphries

24-Jayden Fields

25-Jahden McNair

27-Michaela Henderson

29-Charlize Brown

29-Sakiyah James-Caulton

May

2-Harper Bankston

2-Jaiden Yowpp

3-Rana Jelks-Daniels

4-Mo’Riyah Gray

6– Joshua Catchcart

7-Sy’iona Johnson

7-Salayah Witcher

8-Jaiyah Hill

8-Caprese Nicholson

9-Dominiques Ezell

11-Te’Van Peoples

13-Malaysia Ratcliffe

14-Chanelle Henderson

14-Jesslyn Stanislaus

18-Anaiah Phillips

19-Kendrick Phillips

19 Christopher Thomas

24-Khani Hayes

24-Charles Woods

28-Ellanna Felton

28-Ayden Meeks

30-Ca’Seona Williams

June

Israel Jones 2

Joshua Jones 3

Amerie Watson 3

Aniyah Winningham 9

Amir Jones 13

Keviyon Cason 15

Cania Allen 16

DeRon Lee 16

Shaquon Wilkins 16

Malachi Winston 18

Jordyn Sailes 21

Savannah Adams 22

Christien Allen 24

Robert Campbell 26

Amaree Armstrong 27

Malachi Neal 27

Miracle Neal 27

Tamia Wilson 29

Kaschay Jones 30

July

Heaven Boyd 1

Johnnae Johnson 1

Jacqueline Freeman 3

Jordyn Gardner 3

Amir Gunn 3

Braxton Abbott 4

Katorian Morgan 4

Jordan Murray 6

Javarious Allen 10

James Butler 11

J’Dynn McCray 12

Adaine Evans 17

Xavier Thomas 17

Neveah Campbell 18

Micah Holmes 18

Terrell Rhoden 19

Hendrix Barnett 22

Layla Braswell-Sutton 22

Zanyiah Lee 24

JaJuan Howell 25

Ma’Lonna Woods 25

Denim Truss 26

Kristian Pace 29

Suc’cess Rutledge 29

Cashmir Rutledge 31

Sa’Miyah Tatum 31

August

Peaheir Michalak 3

Ti’Niyah Bell 4

Paige Sturdivant 4

Raheem Edwards 8

Myron Perry 8

Dalliss Lothery-Hatch 11

Jayla Hannibal 14

La’Mya Singleton 14

Floyd Mack 15

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Please join me in recognizing our wonderful teachers at OWEA dur-ing this special week. Participation is voluntary but we are hoping eve-

ryone will get involved.

Teacher Appreciation Week! May 7-11th 2018

PTO News Box Tops Due

April 12 5:00 p.m. Library (Game night)

April 30 Volunteer Luncheon 12-1:30 2300 Ashland Ave.

May 10 5:00 p.m. Library

May 11 Daddy/Daughter Dance 6-8 p.m.

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Calendar of Events

April 9 School resumes

April 12 PTO meeting 5:00 (Library)

April 16 Spirit Week

April 20 Test Celebration

May 3 National Jr. Honor Society pinning, 9:00 a.m.

May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10 PTO Meeting 5:00 Library

May 11 Daddy/Daughter Dance 6-8 p.m.

May 11 Last Day to complete volunteer hours

May 11-15 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip

May 12 Deadline for Volunteer Hours

May12 Father/Daughter Dance 6-8 p.m.

May17-18 Field Day

May 24 8th Grade Separation 9:00 a.m.

Kindergarten graduation 10:30 a.m.

Award’s Assembly Grades 1-7 1:00 p.m.

May 25 Last day of school

May 28 Memorial Day (No school)

May 29 Teacher workday (No students)

May 30 4th Quarter ends

Enjoy your Summer Break! School begins August 16